Genesis 36:23These are the children of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.
The setting
Ancient Israel, scribes recording non-Israelite genealogies with equal care. Modern-day southern Jordan, near Wadi Rum.
The emotion here: careful precision in honoring every recorded life
The original word
shem (שֵׁם) — name, but also reputation, memorial, legacy
Why it matters
Shobal's descendants became chiefs in Seir, ruling territory south of the Dead Sea
Read with care
What most readers miss in Genesis 36:23
Five sons means Shobal's line was considered especially blessed and powerful
Common misconceptionPeople assume these names are meaningless today, but God had Moses record them because He values every human life and family line.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Genesis 36:23
Bible Genome reading
Genesis 36:23 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Genesis 36:23 comes from the book of Genesis, written during the Patriarchal period. The setting is wilderness. These words are attributed to narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 10% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the genealogy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include family lineage, genealogy. Notable phrases: children of Shobal.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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